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William Franklin Knox (January 1, 1874 – April 28, 1944) was an American politician, soldier, newspaper editor, and publisher. He was the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1936 and Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II.
Jun 13, 2024 · As secretary of the navy during World War II, Frank Knox's (1874–1944) wild and unfounded remarks on Japanese American fifth column activity in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor are often cited in the lead up to Executive Order 9066 .
A true product of American idealism, Frank Knox rose from humble beginnings to become a man of the world: from small-town cub reporter to big-time newspaper publisher; from gubernatorial campaign manager to Vice Presidential candidate; from soldier to Secretary of the Navy.
William Franklin Knox was born January 1, 1874, in Boston, Massachusetts, and received a bachelor's degree from Alma (Michigan) College in 1898. He began his career in the U.S. Army, serving as a member of the "Rough Riders" regiment during the Spanish-American War in Cuba.
Apr 8, 2019 · William Franklin "Frank" Knox served as Secretary of the Navy from 1940 to 1944. Secretary Knox took pride in having actively served in the three major wars fought by the United States in his...
Knox, who was an internationalist and supporter of the World War II Allies, became Secretary of the Navy in July 1940, as President Roosevelt strived to create bi-partisan appeal for his...
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William Franklin Knox (January 1, 1874 – April 28, 1944) was an American politician, soldier, newspaper editor, and publisher. He was the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1936 and Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II.
